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Chemist

1 month ago

Shanghai, Shanghai, China AkzoNobel Full time

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering paints company that's committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

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Job Purpose

Develop standardized global colorants for new Coil platform – 60%

Execute pigment & colorants rationalization in line with R&D strategy – 20%

Communicate with cross functions and co-work with purchasing team to complete color VE projects – 10%

Prepare color database for color tools implementation – 10%

Key Accountabilities
Developing products / formulations

Applies design formulation fundamentals, experimental & statistical design and manufacturing principles, to develop a (part of a) product/technology that fulfills specified requirements (incl. cost and complexity reduction)

Collecting and analyzing data

Creates plans to collect/use available data and data sources/ systems that will improve decision making and efficiency for own experimentation.

Developing new solutions

Gathers and uses available trends, information and technological leads to provide ideas to develop existing and new designs, solutions, methods and products in own scope

Improve performance

Resolves critical and limiting factors in own function; drives roll-out of improvement solutions by using appropriate methods

Identifying issues and root cause

Gathers relevant information about (potential) issues by analyzing data and patterns; prioritizes issues to identify root cause

Applying techniques, methodology and tools

Looks for and implements relevant existing techniques and methodology to test/improve products/technologies

Implementing solutions

Pursues and evaluates alternative solutions, determining the most appropriate; implements solutions based on advanced knowledge of standard practices and previous experiences

Key Activities
Ensure SOM/SOP of lab apparatus and equipment is available. Maintain lab 5S. Ensure all activities are conducted under AkzoNobel HSE, ISO9000, internal quality standards, customer quality/ performance requirements, intellectual property, and Product Stewardship requirements with the spirit of continuous improvement. Active participation in SHE meetings to improve SHE awareness. Commits to performing all tasks in a safe manner. Follows all SHE policies and uses appropriate PPE. Reminds others of unsafe acts to help avoid accidents and lost time; watches others' safety. Reports observed safety issues immediately. Conducts routine behavioral safety checks using appropriate checklists.Experience

Technical educational in relevant field, e.g. chemistry, chemical technology, polymer science and engineering etc.

Prefer the experience on colorant development Conducts a significant level of formulation or technical work (in the lab) as defined in the project plan, guides technicians and specialists in executing experiments Asks appropriate questions to clarify requirements, expectations and critical performance parameters Documents (lab) results, visits, etc. through appropriate reporting systems Familiar with and applies relevant experimental, development and/or analytical approaches and techniques Typically 3-5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's Degree, or Typically 1-3 years of relevant experience with Master's Degree, or Typically 0-2 years of relevant experience with PhD

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 36549

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